Hounsden Gutter Project Completed
/ Martin Richardson / BD90/05, BD90/05, Carbon Fibre, Composite, Composite, CUR96, CUR96, Cycleway, Footbridge, Footbridge, FRP Composites, FRP Composites, Pedestrian, Timber Footbridge, Uncategorized
The existing skewed reinforced concrete footbridge had come to the end of it life, so an FRP Replacement was selected to provide reduced maintenance in the tree enclosed environment over the Gutter. Following completion of new abutments and associated retaining walls, the lightweight, preformed, replacement allowed fast and simple installation on site using a lorry mounted crane, to both transport and lift the bridge into place. The colour scheme was selected to match the clients requirements.
FRP Bridge at Sedlescombe - Over 3 years old.
/ Martin Richardson / BD90/05, BD90/05, Carbon Fibre, Composites UK, CUR96, Footbridge, Footbridge, Footpath, FRP Composites, FRP Composites, Lightweight, Pedestrian, Pedestrian, Timber Footbridge, Timber Footbridge, Wooden Footbridge
600kg FRP bridge deck replaces a 2-3000kg timber bridge, delivered and put in place in just a few hours. The installation of our first generation of lightweight footbridge structures is over 3 years ago now.
Bridging the Gap - CPD Presentation
/ Martin Richardson / BD90/05, BD90/05, Bridleway, Bridleway, Carbon Fibre, Composite, Composite, Composites UK, Composites UK, CUR96, CUR96, Cycleway, Fibercore, Fibercore, Footbridge, Footbridge, Footpath, FRP Composites, FRP Composites, Lightweight, Lightweight, Pedestrian, Pedestrian, Rural, Steel Footbridge, Steel Footbridge, Timber Footbridge, Timber Footbridge, Wooden Footbridge, Wooden Footbridge
We are currently offering our CPD presentation called 'Bridging the Gap', if this is of interest please get in touch. The presentation is particularly suited to local authority bridge engineers and consulting engineers who provide bridge services. The presentation will covers the following topics to introduce the concept of using FRP materials rather than steel, timber and concrete. - Introduction to FRP composites
- History of FRP composites in construction
- Recent case studies
- Benefits
- Cost comparisons with traditional materials
- Environmental benefits
This presentation will inform attendees of the significant benefits so that the FRP composite material option can be included in appropriate future proposals for the benefit of clients.